After two years looking in at Europe's elite competition, the Scottish side is well positioned to return — but it should have been so much more straightforward.
GLASGOW, Scotland — The Brendan Rodgers revolution at Celtic seemed set to continue, but old failings nearly came back to haunt the Parkhead club, which allowed Hapoel Be’er Sheva back into a tie it was buried in.
On display Wednesday was a Celtic of two faces. During the first half was the new, confident Rodgers version. The hosts dominated, passed the ball slickly and looked ebullient in attack. By the break they were 3-0 up and the Green Brigade were chanting: "We’re having a party in the Champions League.